Buildbox 3D Smart Assets

New Smart Assets for Buildbox 3D!

By | Buildbox

It’s been a little over a week since we released Buildbox 3D Beta. And as promised, we’ll be releasing new smart assets on a weekly basis! This week we have four pretty cool new ones for you to play around with and start making some really cool games. Without further ado, here goes our first set of new smart assets (fresh from the minds and computers of our dev team): First up is Swing Cube. This very simple but powerful smart asset can …

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Galaxy Rush

Buildbox Game Spotlight: Galaxy Rush

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

Each week we highlight a new must-play game built using our software. Every ‘spotlight’ pick is either a game that’s crushing it on the charts or a title with a cool theme or gameplay concept that’s worth taking notice. This week’s game spotlight is Galaxy Rush: Space Jump Attack by Damian Kowalski. It was one of the 80 games submitted in our official Buildbox Game Jam. With hyper-casual space as the theme, Damian completed this super addictive space game in only 72 hours. He also documented his game jam experience and the …

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Game Dev 101 How to Finish a Game

Game Dev 101: How to Finish Your Game

By | Game Dev Tips

Do you have trouble finishing things? In today’s Game Dev 101 crash course, you’ll learn the best strategies to help you stay on track during development and finish your game. For many game developers, finishing their game is the hardest part of the development process. It’s easy when you’re new to making games to …

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Micro Wheels

Buildbox Game Spotlight: Micro Wheels

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

Each week we highlight a different game built with Buildbox. Our ‘spotlight’ picks are games that have done well on the charts or are new indie releases that feature a cool theme or gameplay concept. This week’s spotlight is Sergio Rocha’s Micro Wheels. It’s a fast-paced racing game with one-tap controls and some very cool …

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Buildbox 3D Sneak Peek

Buildbox 3D Sneak Peek

By | Buildbox

Want to know a secret?
Trey Smith (Buildbox CEO) and Nik Rudenko (Buildbox CTO), have been quietly releasing bits and pieces of Buildbox 3 info on their social media and our community forum. So today, I’ve collected some cool pieces here to show you. All of these exclusive sneak peeks are hints at some of the new features and …

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Buildbox 3D Reveal Event

Announcing: Buildbox 3D Reveal Event

By | Buildbox

This Thursday, we’re hosting the Buildbox 3D Reveal Event. This special live event will include a complete walkthrough of our new 3D features in Buildbox 3.0. We’ve created a totally new 3D game development system from the ground up, capable of making virtually any type of game. Our team has been hard at work on this …

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Must-Read Game Design Books

10 Must-Read Game Design Books

By | Game Dev Tips, Top Lists

If you want to become a better game designer, you have to study game design. There are tons of books available on the topic. So today, we’ve put together a list of some of the best game design books to help you gain more knowledge and improve your skills. These ten must-read books cover a variety of design concepts, from …

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Logi. Puzzle Game

Buildbox Game Spotlight: Logi.

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

This week’s game spotlight is Logi. by Cizgiofisi. This sleek, minimal puzzle game is currently ranked #2 in the Top 100 Paid Arcade Games category. Apple has also featured the game worldwide in not only the Arcade and Puzzle categories but the Best New Games homepage section as well. Logi. has been featured in dozens of countries including the …

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YouTube Game Design Channels

10 Cool YouTube Channels on Game Design

By | Game Dev Tips, Top Lists

Want to improve your game design skills? Believe it or not, you don’t have to attend game design school to learn how to make games. There are plenty of in-depth tutorials and lessons available on YouTube that you can watch for free to learn game design. YouTube has become one of the biggest resources for both gamers and developers. So, today we’re sharing our top ten favorite YouTube channels to help you …

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